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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1954

Page

9

1954 Oldsmobiles debut with major redesign display

Charley Wade Oldsmobile Co. hosts the 1954 Oldsmobile reveal on January 20, presenting the new Rocket engines and redesigned bodies. Models include the Super 88 and 98 with three inch lower profiles, panoramic windshields, new styling, and updated interiors and features.

Oldsmobile Charley Wade Oldsmobile Co J. F. Wolfram General Motors Fisher Indianapolis Speedway Monarch Pass Colorado Rockies Indianapolis

Honest motorists tip police with nickels in inactive meters

In New Haven Connecticut motorists left a cash bonus of 279 dollars in nickels at parking meters not currently in use. Police collected the coins as a goodwill gesture from drivers.

New Haven Conn Police

Major Re Shuffle of Indian Affairs Bureau Approved

Secretary of Interior Douglas McKay approved a large reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs on January 19. The plan consolidates the Muskogee and Anadarko area offices in Oklahoma and creates one central office in the state, with superintendent positions reestablished at Anadarko and Muskogee.

Washington Secretary of Interior Douglas McKay Bureau of Indian Affairs Muskogee Anadarko Oklahoma Department of Interior McKay Walter Bimson Phoenix Ariz Robert D. Sutton Chicago J. R. Johns Dallas George W. Abbott House Interior Committee Interior Department Juneau Alaska

Guards Who Killed Escaping Prisoner Face Court-Martial

COLORADO SPRINGS Colo Jan 19 UP Brig Gen George W Keyser said guards will face routine court martial on murder charges for killing escaping prisoner Pfe Richard W Gillins at Camp Carson The shooting followed Gillins escape attempts after being held for court martial on guard duty charges The guards Pfc Leon James and Pfc Floyd Wilburn shouted halt but acted only as Gillins ran and climbed fences Gillins dies from shotgun pellet puncturing his spleen with Prosecution to determine if killing was necessary or to disable the escapee The incident drew editorials accusing Keyser of praise and mismanagement and raised questions about leadership at Camp Carson

Colorado Springs Colo George W. Keyser Camp Carson Pfe Richard W. Gillins The Academy S. D Gillins Camp Carson Stockage Leon James Pfc Floyd Wilburn 19Th MP Company Rocky Mountain News Denver Scripps-Howard Daily Keyser

Road Meeting Set To Follow Toll Vote

Oklahoma legislators plan a Jan 27 meeting to discuss a state road program the day after the Jan 26 toll road election. Senate roads chair Joe Cobb said the session will address post election actions as committees schedule meetings into February.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Joe Bailey Cobb Dtishomingo Roads Committee The Legislative Council Council Jack Rhodes Judiciary Public Welfare Com

Young hunter dazzles on first deer hunt in Oneida

Jean Kazlauskas, 21, of Oneida shoots an eight point buck on her first deer-hunting trip using a 12 gauge shotgun. Her four male companions are impressed by the feat in New York.

Diana Oneida N.Y Jean Kazlauskas

At Home Hartford Woman Tells Police This Address

A Hartford woman described her home address as police headquarters amid a surprising scene. The incident unfolded at her residence as officers responded to an unusual report and questioned her about the location.

Hartford Conn

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